Many European metal manufacturers might face to shut down their production because of high electricity costs because Russia stopped supplying natural gas to Europe and made energy prices hike. Karena itu, the European non-ferrous metals association (Eurometaux) indicated that the EU should solve the problems.

Decreasing production of zinc, aluminium, and silicon in Europe made the European shortage supply of steel, mobil, and construction industries increase.

Eurometaux advised the EU to support the companies, which faced difficult operations, dengan menaikkan ambang batas €50 juta. Dukungan tersebut termasuk bahwa pemerintah dapat meningkatkan dana untuk industri padat energi untuk mengurangi biaya mereka dari harga karbon yang lebih tinggi karena Sistem Perdagangan Emisi. (ETS).